Wayside Schools·Austin, Texas
The paraprofessional assists classroom teachers in implementing educational programs and maintaining a supportive learning environment. Responsibilities include working with individual students or small groups, managing student behavior, and assisting with daily activities such as mealtimes and personal care.
Services are generally provided within a standard classroom environment.
Some movement throughout the classroom is generally necessary to facilitate learning (e.g., standing, walking, stooping, bending, sitting, and/or kneeling).
Special Education staff may also be required to pick up students, restrain students as needed, and spend large quantities of time on the floor sitting, squatting, and/or kneeling.
Light lifting of materials and other objects associated with a classroom environment is required (e.g., books, teaching aids, up to approximately 20 – 40 lbs.).
Lifting of students to help with dressing or toileting as needed.
Field trips may be made.
Candidate should be willing to contribute directly or indirectly to the development of children both inside and outside the classroom, which may include working hours in addition to the regular school day.
This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids.
Regular attendance is required for this position.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Wayside Schools has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. In accordance with applicable laws and Wayside Schools policies, no person shall be excluded from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention or any other personnel action, or be denied any benefits or participation in any educational programs or activities which it operates on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status (except where age, sex, or disability constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration). All new employees must present proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Market context
In Texas, teaching assistant roles are commonly tied to early childhood and special education support, where schools need dependable staff who can follow classroom plans and assist with IEP implementation. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, several years of relevant experience with young children, and clear background and health screening results. If you are applying, review the posted requirements and benefits carefully—this platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you research time before you submit.